Boss Soul Eau de Parfum vs Proud of You Intense Eau de Parfum

Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Boss Soul Eau de Parfum bottle Boss Soul EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2005 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £
Proud of You Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Proud of You Intense EDP

ScentArt

View Liquid → Boss Soul EDP
View Liquid → Proud of You Intense EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Soul EDP
Boss Soul is a divisive, discontinued scent that some rate as a masterpiece for its warm, spicy allure, while others dismiss it as forgettable and dated. Its biggest flaw? Performance, or lack thereof. A 'hug in a bottle' that fades far too quickly.
Statement
Our Verdict - Proud of You Intense EDP
This one's a crowd-pleaser for sure. Proud of You Intense delivers a comforting yet undeniably sexy vanilla-spice bomb that smells much pricier than it is. Expect compliments; it leaves a lasting impression.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Boss Soul EDP
Proud of You Intense EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 28% vs 19%
Pepper 25% vs 30%
Bergamot 14% vs 30%
Only in Boss Soul
Anise 16% Mandarin 15%
Only in Proud of You Intense
Grass 19%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 32% vs 47%
Lavender 24% vs 23%
Only in Proud of You Intense
Sage 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 23% vs 25%
Amber 20% vs 25%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 25%
Musk 16% vs 22%
Only in Boss Soul
Vetiver 18%

Accords

Boss Soul Proud of You Intense
100%
Warm Spicy
67%
65%
Vanilla
100%
58%
Amber
92%
91%
Fresh Spicy
79%
91%
Aromatic
58%
Citrus
71%
58%
Cinnamon
71%
Powdery
63%
52%
Sweet
55%
50%
Lavender
Musky
46%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
67%
Vanilla shared
65%
100%
Amber shared
58%
92%
Fresh Spicy shared
91%
79%
91%
Citrus shared
58%
71%
Cinnamon shared
58%
71%
63%
Sweet shared
52%
55%
50%
46%

Performance

Boss Soul Proud of You Intense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Soul

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, spicy character and intimate sillage make it ideal for close encounters like dates. The short-lived performance and subtle projection mean it won't overwhelm an office, but it's not impactful enough for formal events or sports.

Proud of You Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, warm, and spicy character makes it perfect for date nights or casual evenings, as it projects a comforting yet alluring aura. While perhaps a bit too bold for a formal office setting, it could certainly work for less formal work environments or upscale casual events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, fresh spicy, vanilla

Key Differences

Adds grass and sage, drops anise and coriander

Where to buy

Boss Soul EDP
Proud of You Intense EDP
100.00ml
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS